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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.50, 1,184.49 and 515.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.50, 1,184.49 and 515.02 is: 773.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.50 : 1,184.49 = 515.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.50/1,184.49 = 515.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.50x = 1,184.49 × 515.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.50x = 610,036.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,036.04/788.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.67

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